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Daily Archives: March 11th, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Torrent of bad news caps absolutely surreal day in the Pacific NW

Excerpt: Get the latest bad news on the novel coronavirus in this mega-update, packed with useful resources, videos, and links.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Healthcare, Policy Topics, Public Planning, Series & Special Reports
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Judge Marshall Ferguson keeps I‑976 on ice while Tim Eyman pretends it’s taking effect

Excerpt: Tim Eyman, who remains furious that I-976 has not been implemented, sent out an email triumphantly -- and falsely -- proclaiming that I-976 had taken effect.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Litigation, Policy Topics, Public Planning
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Joe Biden overtakes Bernie Sanders, is now winning Washington’s presidential primary

Excerpt: Former Vice President Joe Biden has edged ahead of Bernie Sanders in Washington State's 2020 presidential primary and is now the plurality vote getter, new results tabulated by county elections officials show.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Elections
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COVID-19 Update: All Seattle Public Schools to be closed starting March 12th, 2020

Excerpt: "The decision to close the district was extremely difficult," officials said. "We know that closing our schools will impact our most vulnerable families."
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Healthcare, Policy Topics, World Commmunity
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COVID-19 Update: Governor Jay Inslee prohibits large public gatherings (250+)

Excerpt: “This is an unprecedented public health situation and we can’t wait until we’re in the middle of it to slow it down,” the Governor said.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Breaking News, Healthcare, Policy Topics, World Commmunity
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